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    4 concepts that help balance business and security goals

    The goal of enterprise security is to maintain connectivity, while remaining protected. Use these four concepts to balance business and security goals.

    Mark Pierpoint • Nov. 10, 2021
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    To improve resilience, augment zero-trust models

    Zero-trust models are a start, but to improve resilience, they should be augmented and extended to include verification procedures, supply chain security and open source software.

    Mika Lauhde • Nov. 3, 2021
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    Applying security to operating models requires collaboration

    Balancing business needs with security is more important than ever. Integrating operating models with reference architectures is a key step in the process.

    Altaz Valani • Oct. 28, 2021
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    5 questions to ask when creating a ransomware recovery plan

    These 'five W's of ransomware' will help organizations ask the right questions when creating a ransomware-specific disaster recovery plan.

    Dustin Milberg • Oct. 20, 2021
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    5 principles for AppSec program maturity

    Applications remain a top cause of external data breaches. Follow these five principles to achieve application security program maturity.

    Nabil Hannan • Oct. 4, 2021
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    3 components to consider when selecting an MDR service

    In the market for an MDR service? Read up on three considerations to keep in mind and questions to ask potential providers before making a decision.

    Daniel Clayton • Sept. 21, 2021
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    CompTIA SYO-601 exam pivots to secure bigger attack surface

    The latest CompTIA Security+ exam, SYO-601, tests skills and knowledge for dealing with an expanded attack surface and the latest forms of assault on cybersecurity defenses.

    CompTIA • Sept. 15, 2021
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    How to navigate cybersecurity product coverage

    Cybersecurity tools are complex. It can be difficult for organizations to know which tools do what, and which tools they need -- or don't.

    Rohit Dhamankar • Aug. 27, 2021
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    Why zero-trust models should replace legacy VPNs

    Many organizations use legacy VPNs to secure their networks, especially in the work-from-home era. Expert Pranav Kumar explains why zero-trust models are a safer option.

    Pranav Kumar • Aug. 23, 2021
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    How attackers use open source intelligence against enterprises

    Cato Networks' Etay Maor explains how cybercriminals use open source intelligence to detect and attack vulnerable enterprise networks and employees.

    Etay Maor • Aug. 18, 2021
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    3 steps to create a low-friction authentication experience

    Passwords are no longer sufficient, but more secure authentication methods frustrate users. Explore how to create a low-friction authentication process for improved UX and trust.

    Tricia Phillips • Aug. 5, 2021
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    Network security in the return-to-work era

    IT teams are dealing with the challenge of reconnecting devices to office networks as employees return to work. Here's how your organization can overcome that challenge.

    Jonathan Meyers • Aug. 2, 2021
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    Balancing the benefits with the risks of emerging technology

    Emerging technologies enable companies to maintain a competitive edge through their various benefits but can come with high risks. A balancing act is required.

    Jacob Young • July 19, 2021
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    4 healthcare risk management tips for secure cloud migration

    From improving the security posture and updating threat modeling to securing cloud data, learn about four risk management tips for healthcare organizations migrating to cloud.

    Nabil Hannan • July 16, 2021
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    5 steps to implement threat modeling for incident response

    This five-step process to develop an incident response plan from Rohit Dhamankar of Alert Logic includes threat modeling, which is key to thwarting cyber attacks.

    Rohit Dhamankar • July 8, 2021
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    Hybrid workforce model needs long-term security roadmap

    From SASE to ZTNA to EDR to VPNs, enterprises need to deploy the technologies to develop a secure hybrid workforce model now that can work into the future.

    Andrew Froehlich • June 25, 2021
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    Top 5 benefits of a new cybersecurity market model

    Companies are struggling to identify the cybersecurity technology that would actually be useful for their use cases. It's time for a new market model around efficacy instead.

    Joe Hubback • June 11, 2021
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    3 steps to zero-day threat protection

    Don't let a zero-day threat bring down your networks. Follow these three steps to prepare for the unknown and minimize potential damage.

    Rohit Dhamankar • May 27, 2021
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    Why cloud changes everything around network security

    Vishal Jain examines why the data center mindset doesn't work for network security when it comes to using the public cloud and how companies should think instead.

    Vishal Jain • May 24, 2021
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    Embrace speed and security for your cloud security strategy

    As companies solidify their cloud security strategies, they need to ensure that they're considering where they're at now, governance needed and metrics to follow.

    Altaz Valani • May 24, 2021
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    Cybersecurity contingency planning needs a face-lift

    Following the unexpected craziness of 2020, companies need to sit down and revamp their cybersecurity contingency plan to ensure their business continuity.

    Joe Neumann and Doug Hudson • May 3, 2021
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    Cybersecurity key to protect brands in the digital landscape

    The digital transformation disrupted the relationship between brand value and risk. Vishal Salvi explains how the right cybersecurity strategy protects both brands and customers.

    Vishal Salvi • April 28, 2021
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    Companies must train their SOC teams well to prevent breaches

    SOC teams can have all the latest and greatest cybersecurity tools, but unless they have the proper training, it won't be enough to mitigate an attack.

    Wayne Pruitt • April 16, 2021
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    5 cybersecurity testing areas CISOs need to address

    With increasing board interest in cybersecurity risk, CISOs need to explain the preventive steps they are taking to have the right cybersecurity testing in place to minimize risk.

    Mark Whitehead • April 15, 2021
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    Utilizing existing tech to achieve zero-trust security

    A zero-trust security model can immediately be used to address current gaps and provide a secure foundation for managing risk going forward, from both internal and external threats.

    Kevin Dunne • April 7, 2021